What happend on 27th February

26.02
28.02
1827

The first Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1812

Poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the House of Lords, in defense of Luddite violence against Industrialism in his home county of Nottinghamshire.

1801

Washington, DC is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress.

1793

The Giles resolutions are introduced to the United States House of Representatives asking the House to condemn Alexander Hamilton's handling of loans.

1700

The island of New Britain is discovered.

1617

Sweden and Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea

1594

Henry IV is crowned King of France.

1560

The Treaty of Berhick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation of Scotland